Photo 2 – View of the rear of the existing SPS 8....2 Bullard 5501 Bullard Avenue New Orleans...

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Photo Log – Site 1A SPS 8 Existing Location

Photo 1 – View of the entrance of the existing SPS 8.

Photo 2 – View of the rear of the existing SPS 8.

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Photo Log – Site 1B SPS 8 Proposed New Location

Photo 3 – View of the entrance of the new SPS 8 site.

Photo 4 – Another view of the new SPS 8 site.

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Photo Log – Site 2 Bullard SPS

Photo 5 – View of new electrical equipment installed on an elevated metal platform. This interim work was funded by the FEMA PA Program.

Photo 6 – View of the general area on the property which will be the location of the new SPS structure.

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Photo Log – Site 3 Dotd SPS



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Photo Log – Site 4 SPS 6

Photo 9 – View of existing PSP 6 prior PA work being initiated.

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Photo 10 – View of elevated metal platform being installed for interim storage of electrical equipment. This interim work is being funded by the FEMA PA Program.

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Photo Log – Site 5 Lake Forest SPS



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Photo Log – Site 6 Lawrence SPS



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Photo Log – Site 7 Plum Orchard SPS



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Photo Log – Site 8 Victoria SPS



Geologic Faults in Louisiana

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Proposed Project Location – Orleans Parish

Proposed Project Location – Orleans Parish

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Rohrer, Laurel (CTR)

Subject: FW: SOV Request HMGP NEMIS 1603-0104 Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Station Reconstruction/Elevation and Hardening

Attachments: Consultation SOW.docx

From: Rohrer, Laurel (CTR) Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:05 To: '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; 'Powell, Amy E MVN'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]'; '[email protected]' Cc: Holmes, Leschina; Pitts, Melanie Subject: SOV Request HMGP NEMIS 1603-0104 Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Station Reconstruction/Elevation and Hardening

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA‐DR 1603/1607 LA 1 Seine Ct, 4th floor New Orleans, LA 70114

January 25, 2012 MEMORANDUM TO: See Distribution SUBJECT: Scoping Notification/Solicitation of Views To Whom It May Concern: The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is mandated by the U.S. Congress to administer Federal disaster assistance pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Stafford Act), PL 93‐288, as amended. The Stafford Act authorizes FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to provide funds to states and local governments to implement long‐term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration. The attached scope of work and figures correspond to a proposed project for which FEMA funding has been requested. On August 29, 2005, storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina inundated large portions of Louisiana causing extensive flood and wind damage to structures in Orleans Parish. The proposed project is the reconstruction/elevation and “hardening” of eight (8) sewage pump stations in Orleans Parish. The elevation of the eight (8) sewage pumping stations would prevent and/or mitigate potential damage from future storms. The eight (8) sewage pump stations are independently operated, but function in a network to provide critical services to critical facilities such as school, public buildings providing government service, fire stations, police stations, hospitals, and well as commercial and residential properties. The scope of work for the proposed action indicates reconstruction and elevation of the existing pump stations and shall meet the minimal ABFE or BFE requirement as provided on preliminary DFIRMS for Orleans Parish, dated November 13, 2008, whichever is higher. Where possible, elevation to the 500‐year flood level to reduce the infiltration of floodwaters and the possibility of submergence of electrical components, pumps and motors during flood and surge events. In addition, mitigation measures include reinforcing the pump stations by hardening structures

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around electrical components to protect the contents that could damage vital equipment in such events. The locations of the pump stations are detailed in the attached scope of work.

To ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Executive Orders (EOs), and other applicable Federal regulations, we will be preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA). To assist us in preparation of the EA, we request that your office review the attached document for a determination as to the requirements of any formal consultations, regulatory permits, determinations, or authorizations. Please respond within 30 calendar days of the date of this scoping notification. If our office receives no comments at the close of this period, we will assume that your agency does not object to the project as proposed. Comments may be faxed to (504) 762‐2323, emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the attention of Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Department, at the address above. For questions regarding this matter, please contact Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Specialist at (504) 762‐2205. LeSchina Holmes, Lead Environmental Protection Specialist

Distribution: LDEQ, USEPA, USACE, LWFD, NRCS, LDNR

Laurel Rohrer, CFM, CHMM, REM (CTR) URS Corporation, Contractor NEPA Environmental Specialist ‐ Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Federal Emergency Management Agency 4th Floor, Room 4049, FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office 1 Seine Court, 4th Floor New Orleans, LA 70114 Office: (504) 762‐2205 Cell: (540) 842‐3300 Fax: (504) 762‐2353 Email: [email protected]

Distribution: LDEQ, USEPA, USACE, LWFD, LDNR

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To Whom It May Concern, The proposed project is to elevate and “harden” eight (8) sewage pump station to prevent and/or mitigate future damages from similar conditions that occurred during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Please see the scope of work below. Damage Description: On August 29, 2005, storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina inundated large portions of Louisiana causing extensive flood and wind damage to structures in Orleans Parish. The elevation of the eight (8) sewage pumping stations would prevent and/or mitigate potential damage from future storms. The eight (8) sewage pump stations are independently operated, but function in a network to provide critical services to critical facilities such as school, public buildings providing government service, fire stations, police stations, hospitals, and well as commercial and residential properties. Scope of Work: The scope of work for the proposed action indicates reconstruction and elevation of the existing pump stations and shall meet the minimal ABFE or BFE requirement as provided on preliminary DFIRMS for Orleans Parish, dated November 13, 2008, whichever is higher. Where possible, elevation to the 500-year flood level to reduce the infiltration of floodwaters and the possibility of submergence of electrical components, pumps and motors during flood and surge events. In addition, mitigation measures include reinforcing the pump stations by hardening structures around electrical components to protect the contents that could damage vital equipment in such events. The pump stations are located at:

Site #

Pumping Station Name Address City Latitude Longitude

1A SPS 8 Corner of North Broad Street & Toulouse Street (Original Location) New Orleans 29.969461 -90.083806

1B SPS 8 Corner of Lafitte Street and North Dorgenois Street (New Location) New Orleans 29.968132 -90.082654

2 Bullard 5501 Bullard Avenue New Orleans 30.037200 -89.953100 3 Dodt 8118 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans 30.013180 -89.991230 4 SPS 6 242 South Solomon Street New Orleans 29.973865 -90.103649 5 Lake Forest 10451 Lake Forest Boulevard New Orleans 30.033570 -89.971160 6 Lawrence 7900 Morrison Road New Orleans 30.034180 -90.001190 7 Plum Orchard 7300 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans 30.011420 -90.002840 8 Victoria 3620 Victoria Street New Orleans 30.007062 -90.020032

Site specific scopes of work are provided below for each pump station site. Sites 1A and 1B - SPS 8: The scope of work for this pumping station would consist of removal of a portion of the existing 8-inch sewer line and portions of the existing lift station and access structure located at the intersection of Toulouse Street and North Broad Street. The existing pumping station would be demolished. The existing 24-inch gravity sewer would be will be abandoned and backfilled, and portions of the existing 30-inch SFM would also be abandoned and backfilled. This work will require the existing street pavement and curbs to be removed and replaced. A trenchless installation of new gravity sewer line, the limits of which will be determined in the field, would be completed.

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The proposed site of the new sewer pump station, which is located at the intersection of North Dorgenois Street and Lafitte Street, is currently filled with construction debris. The contractor shall remove the debris and clear and grub to undisturbed soil. This work will require the existing street pavement and curbs to be removed and replaced at this location as well. The new pump station would be constructed in the center of the lot. The pumping station construction would involve the construction of a new wet well, which would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line under Lafitte Street. A duct bank for new underground sheet would also be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the wet well would also be required. The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and the accessible floor would be elevated 3.5 feet above the ground surface. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. The structure would be accessible from the northwest elevation. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 9.38 feet above mean sea level (msl). The grade at the site varies from 20.47 to 20.73 feet above msl. The elevated floor would be elevated to 24.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 20 feet, 8 inches by 19 feet, 4 inches, not including the access stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 2 - Bullard: Under the Public Assistance (PA) Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of the work this pumping station would require the demolition and removal of the existing pumping station dry well, access structure, top slab, one wall, portion of two walls, and portion of the bottom slab. The excavated site would be backfilled with sand. The existing driveway apron would be removed and replaced. The existing emergency discharge connection would be removed and relocated. The existing elevated electrical platform, existing chain link fence, electrical conduit, discharge piping, and water service line would all be removed. The existing pumping station foundation and wet well would remain. The existing wet well would be rehabilitated. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be constructed northeast of the existing location on the same lot. The pumping station wet well would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line beneath Bullard Avenue. Existing underground transformers along Bullard Avenue would remain in place. The new pumping station would be accessible from the east elevation. The grade at the site is 14.00 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 6.33 feet above msl. The structure would be 21 feet, 4 inches by 18 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 3 - Dodt: The scope of work for this pumping station would involve the removal of the existing water service line, existing wooden fencing, existing overhead power line (by Entergy), the existing pumping station dry well access structure, top slab, and portions of the walls, the existing elevated electrical platform, the existing emergency discharge connection, a portion of the existing discharge piping, and the existing chain link fencing. Underground telephone lines would be relocated. The excavated portions of the existing pump station would be backfilled with sand. The new pump station would be constructed south of the existing pump station. The new pump station would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line located beneath Chef Menteur Highway. The existing wet well would remain and would be rehabilitated. Required sheet piling would be tied into the existing dry well walls.

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The exterior of the east wall of the new pumping station would be formed against sheet piling retaining wall and the sheet piling would remain. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the west elevation. The grade at the site is 21.50 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 3.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 25.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 11.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 23 feet, 8 inches by 19 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 41.00 feet above msl. Site 4 - SPS 6: The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of a portion of the existing 24-inch sewer line, a portion of the existing 4-inch water line, the existing wet well, the existing pumping station structure, the existing overhead electrical service (by Entergy), the existing discharge chamber, a portion of the existing 30-inch sewer line, the existing chain link fence, the existing electrical equipment and platform, the existing underground electrical duct bank, the existing service pole, and the existing electrical conduits from the platform to the existing station. This work would require that the existing street pavement, sidewalk, and curb be removed and replaced. The existing drain line would remain in service and would be protected during construction. The construction of the new pumping station would require the construction of a new wet well which would be located under Palmyra Street along the existing subterranean main sewer line. An 8-inch thick driveway would be constructed east of the new pumping station. A new sewer manhole would be required adjacent to the new driveway. The use of sheet piling would be required for the retaining wall as exterior framework for the wall of the pump pit and the new wet well. An electrical access platform would be required, as well a 1-inch copper water line from the new water meter to the new pump station. Required sheeting piling for a retaining wall on the west side of the pumping station and new wet well would remain in place. An access structure for a future “channel monster” grinder would be constructed at the west corner of the new wet well. An additional access structure to the new wet well would be constructed at the south corner of the wet well. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the south elevation. The grade at the site is 17.25 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 6.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 7.13 feet above msl. The structure would be 23 feet, 8 inches by 20 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.30 feet above msl. Site 5 - Lake Forest: Under the PA Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of the existing elevated electrical platform, the existing discharge piping, and the existing pumping station dry well access structure, top slab, three walls (except the common wall to the existing wet well), and a portion of the bottom slab. After demolition, the demolition site would be backfilled with sand. The existing 18-inch sewer main to the subterranean main sewer line under Lake Forest Boulevard would remain in place. The existing 24-inch C.I. Class 25 gravity pipe and existing suction piping would remain in place. The existing electrical conduit and the 0.75-inch copper water service 18 inches below grade would be abandoned in place. The new pumping

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station would be constructed at the north corner of the property. The existing station isolation valve sewer manhole, the existing emergency discharge connection, and the existing wet well access would be adjusted to the required grade. The existing pumping station foundation would remain in place. A sheet piling retaining wall would be required around the pumping station. The existing wet well would be rehabilitated. A new 1-inch copper line from the existing water meter to the pumping station would be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the west elevation. The grade at the site is 13.5 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 4.43 feet above msl. The structure would be 24 feet, 4 inches by 21 feet, 0 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 6 - Lawrence: Under the PA Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of the existing above ground pumping station access structure, the existing electrical equipment and platform, the existing curb and chain link fencing, the existing gate, and a portion of the existing 18-inch C.I. discharge pipe. The existing pumping station dry well would be abandoned and filled with sand. The existing water line would also be abandoned in place. The existing 8-inch emergency discharge connection would be relocated. The wood fencing at the north end of the property would remain. The new pumping station structure would be constructed north-northwest of the existing platform. The portion of the 18-inch C.I. discharge piping from the existing wet well to Morrison Road would remain in place. The existing wet well would remain in place and would be rehabilitated. A new 1-inch copper line from the existing water meter to the pumping station would be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the east elevation. The grade at the site is 13.5 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10 feet, 8 inches above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 3.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 24 feet, 4 inches by 21 feet, 0 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 7 - Plum Orchard: The scope of work for this pumping station includes the removal of the existing service pole, the existing elevated electrical platform and duct bank, a portion of the existing discharge piping, and the existing pumping station dry well access structure, operating level floor, top slab and beams. A portion of the dry well would be demolished. The demolition pits would be backfilled with sand. The existing wet well would remain and would be rehabilitated, which would include the plugging with brick and mortar of the void created in the wet well. The construction of the new pumping station would require installation of 1-inch copper water line from the existing water meter to the new pumping station, installation of chain link fencing, installation of concrete paving, and adjustment of the wet well access to the required grade. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel

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conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the north elevation. The grade at the site is 21.0 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 7 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 28.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 12.83 feet above msl. The structure would be 16 feet, 4 inches by 20 feet, 4 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 43.80 feet above msl. Site 8 - Victoria: The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of a portion of the existing 12-inch discharge line, the existing sewer manhole and wet well, the existing suction pipes, and the existing electrical equipment and platform. The existing dry well would be rehabilitated as the required wet well. The existing water service line would be abandoned in place and the existing 8-inch sewer line would be relocated. The new pumping station would be constructed on the southwest corner of the existing property. The required 16-inch D.I. sewer line would extend from the rehabilitated wet well to the subterranean main sewer beneath Old Gentilly Road. The exterior south and west walls would be formed against a sheet piling retaining wall. The sheet piling would be tied into the existing dry well walls. The construction of the new pumping station would require installation of 1-inch copper water line from the existing water meter to the new pumping station, installation of chain link fencing, installation of concrete paving, and adjustment of the wet well access to the required grade. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the north elevation. The grade at the site is 22.0 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 6 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 28.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 12.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 21 feet, 0 inches by 18 feet, 4 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 43.94 feet above msl. FEMA will be preparing an environmental assessment for the proposed project. The proposed action will be considered a "connected action" and the entire construction process will be considered for EHP review.

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This photo depicts the generalized appearance of the pump station that will be constructed at each location: Proposed Final Construction Appearance (Lamb Facility)

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The attached Figures depict overall views of the site locations and site specific views of each location. Overall Views of the Site Locations in Orleans Parish

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Site Specific Site Locations Site 1A and 1B - SPS 8 Existing (1A) and Proposed New Location (1B)

Site 2 - Bullard

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Site 3- Dodt

Site 4 - SPS 6

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Site 5 - Lake Forest

Site 6 - Lawrence

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Site 7 - Plum Orchard

Site 8 - Victoria

United States Department of Agriculture

~NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government Street Alexandria, LA 71302 Fax:

(318) 473-7751 (318) 473-7626

January 26,2012

Laurel Rohrer FEMA 1 Seine Court, 4th Floor, Room 4049 New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

RE: Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Station

Dear Ms. Rohrer:

I have reviewed the above referenced project for potential requirements of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) and potential impact to Natural Resource Conservation Service projects in the immediate vicinity.

Projects are subject to FPPA requirements if they may irreversibly convert farmland (directly or indirectly) to nonagricultural use and are completed by a federal agency or with assistance from a federal agency. For the purpose of FPPA, farmland includes prime farmland, unique farmland, and land of statewide or local importance. Farmland subject to FPPA requirements can be forest land, pastureland, cropland, or other land, but not water or urban built-up land.

The project map submitted with your request indicates that the proposed construction areas are within urban areas and therefore is exempt from the rules and regulations of the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA)-Subtitle I of Title XV, Section 1539-1549.

For specific information about the soils found in the project area, please visit our Web Soil Survey at the following location:

http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/

Please direct all future correspondence to me at the address shown above.

Respectfully,

~i~~ ACTINGfORState Conservationist

Helping People Help the Land

An Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

http:http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov

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Rohrer, Laurel (CTR)

From: Beth Altazan-Dixon [[email protected]]Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 14:04To: Rohrer, Laurel (CTR)Subject: DEQ SOV 120125/0235Reconstruction-Elevation and Hardening of 8 Sewage Pump Stations

January 26, 2012 Laurel Rohrer Federal Emergency Management Agency 1 Seine Court, 4th Floor New Orleans, LA 70114 [email protected] RE: 120125/0235 Reconstruction-Elevation and Hardening of 8 Sewage Pump Stations

FEMA Funding Orleans Parish

Dear Ms. Rohrer: The Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), Business and Community Outreach Division has received your request for comments on the above referenced project. After reviewing your request, the Department has no objections based on the information provided in your submittal. However, for your information, the following general comments have been included. Please be advised that if you should encounter a problem during the implementation of this project, you should immediately notify LDEQ’s Single-Point-of-contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640.

Please take any necessary steps to obtain and/or update all necessary approvals and environmental permits regarding this proposed project.

If your project results in a discharge to waters of the state, submittal of a Louisiana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) application may be necessary.

If the project results in a discharge of wastewater to an existing wastewater treatment system, that wastewater treatment system may need to modify its LPDES permit before accepting the additional wastewater.

All precautions should be observed to control nonpoint source pollution from construction activities. LDEQ has stormwater general permits for construction areas equal to or greater than one acre. It is recommended that you contact the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219-3181 to determine if your proposed project requires a permit.

If your project will include a sanitary wastewater treatment facility, a Sewage Sludge and Biosolids Use or Disposal Permit application or Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than June 1, 2011. Additional information may be obtained on the LDEQ website at http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2296/Default.aspx or by contacting the LDEQ Water Permits Division at (225) 219- 3181.

If any of the proposed work is located in wetlands or other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, you should contact the Corps directly regarding permitting issues. If a Corps permit is required, part of the application process may involve a water quality certification from LDEQ.

All precautions should be observed to protect the groundwater of the region. Please be advised that water softeners generate wastewaters that may require special limitations depending on local

water quality considerations. Therefore if your water system improvements include water softeners, you are advised to contact the LDEQ Water Permits to determine if special water quality-based limitations will be necessary.

Any renovation or remodeling must comply with LAC 33:III.Chapter 28, Lead-Based Paint Activities; LAC 33:III.Chapter 27, Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools and State Buildings (includes all training and accreditation); and LAC 33:III.5151, Emission Standard for Asbestos for any renovations or demolitions.

If any solid or hazardous wastes, or soils and/or groundwater contaminated with hazardous constituents are encountered during the project, notification to LDEQ’s Single-Point-of-Contact (SPOC) at (225) 219-3640 is required. Additionally, precautions should be taken to protect workers from these hazardous constituents.

Currently, Orleans Parish is classified as attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and has no general conformity determination obligations. Please send all future requests to my attention. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (225) 219-3958 or by email at [email protected].

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Sincerely,

Beth Altazan-Dixon, EPS III Performance Management LDEQ/Office of the Secretary Business and Community Outreach and Incentives Division P.O. Box 4301 (602 N. 5th Street) Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4301 Phone: 225-219-3958 Fax: 225-325-8148 Email: [email protected]

Dear Laurel Rohrer:

We have received your Solicitation of Views for the above referenced project, which has been foundto be inside the Louisiana Coastal Zone. In order for us to properly review and evaluate this project,we require that a complete Coastal Use Permit Application packet (Joint Application Form, localitymaps, project illustration plats with plan and cross section views, etc.) along with the appropriateapplication fee be submitted to our office. Using your complete application, we can provide you withan official determination, and begin the processing of any Coastal Use Permit that may be required foryour project. You may obtain a free application packet by calling our office at (225) 342-7591 or(800)-267-4019, or by visiting our website at http://www.dnr.state.la.us/crm/coastmgt/cup/cup.asp.

We recommend that, during your planning process, you make every effort to minimize impacts tovegetated wetlands. As our legislative mandate puts great emphasis on avoiding damages to thesehabitats, in many cases the negotiations involved in reducing such disturbances and developing therequired mitigation to offset the lost habitat values delay permit approval longer than any other factor.Additionally, the following sensitive features may require additional processing time by theappropriate resource agencies: Coordination with the local levee district for construction permitrequirements may be required for Site No. 8. Please contact the Orleans Levee District at (504) 286-3100 or [email protected] for additional information. Also, the area where the proposedproject is located is all part of the aboriginal homelands of the Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana. Assuch, large villages, burial sites, and sacred sites were in place in that entire area. Please contactKimberly S. Walden (Cultural Director) or Melanie Aymond (Research Coordinator) at (337) 923-9923 or (337) 923-4395 for additional information.

Should you desire additional consultation with our office prior to submitting a formal application, werecommend that you call and schedule a pre-application meeting with our Permit Section staff. Sucha preliminary meeting may be helpful, especially if a permit application that is as complete as possible

01/30/2012

RE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA1 SEINE CT., 4TH FLOOR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

P20120106, Solicitation of ViewsU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA

Orleans Parish, LA

Proposed reconstruction and elevation of eight sewage pump stations.Description: Lat. 29º 58' 10.06"N, Long. 90º 05' 01.7"W; New Orleans, LALocation:

is presented for evaluation at the pre-application meeting.

Sincerely,

Karl L. Morgan AdministratorKarl L. Morgan/va

Attachments

P20120106, Solicitation of ViewsU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA01/30/2012Page 2


If you have any questions, would like to request an application packet or would like to schedule apre-application meeting, please contact Vickie Amedee at (225) 342-3781 or [email protected].



P20120106 Final Plats 01/25/20121)

Final Plats:

cc: Pete Serio, COE w/plats Dave Butler, LDWF w/plats Jessica Diez, OCM w/plats Tim Killeen, CMD/FI w/plats Orleans Parish w/plats

http://sonris-www.dnr.state.la.us/dnrservices/redirectUrl.jsp?dID=4093753

Dear Laurel Rohrer:

You are hereby advised that your application for a Coastal Use Permit (CUP) has been determined to becomplete and review by the State for compliance with the Louisiana Coastal Resource Program (LCRP)and consistency with the federal Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) has begun. Additionally, it hasbeen determined that your proposed activity is a use of state concern in accordance with Louisiana RevisedStatue 49:214.5.

RE:

01/26/2012

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA1 SEINE CT., 4TH FLOOR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

P20120106, Solicitation of ViewsU.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA

Orleans Parish, LA

Elevate and harden eight sewage pump stationsDescription: Lat 29º 58' 10.06"N / Long -90º 05' 01.7"W; New Orleans,Location:

The Office of Coastal Management (OCM) has sent a copy of this permit application to the New OrleansDistrict Corps of Engineers (NOD/COE). The NOD/COE and OCM will each process this applicationseparately. Please be advised that if your project is located outside of the New Orleans District, it is yourresponsibility to apply to the appropriate COE District.

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cc: Pete Serio, COE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FEMA

DEPARTMENT OF ARMY NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P. O. BOX 60267 NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA 70160-0267

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Operations Division MAR 05 2Ol2Operations Manager, Completed

p ..opnc·" Management Agency

Dear Ms. Rohrer:

This is in to your Solicitation of request January 25,201 the Elevation and Harden 8 Sewerage Pump Stations, in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

We reviewed your request for potential Department of the Army regulatory requirements and on any Department of projects.

We do not anticipate any impacts to any Corps of Engineers projects.

on review recent maps, photography, and soils data, we have determined that these areas are not in wetlands subject to of Engineers' jurisdiction. A Department of the Army permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will not be required the deposition or redistribution of or fill on these nor for and hardening of eight pump stations.

You are advised that this jurisdictional determination is valid for a period of 5 of this unless new information warrants revision to the expiration date or the Commander identified, after public notice and comment, that specific geographic

areas with rapidly changing environmental conditions merit re-verification on a more frequent basis.

Please be advised that this determination only applies to DA permitting requirements and not alleviate your responsibility to obtain authorization from other state, or agencies may be

1TT_'~ITP locations of activities such as borrow, haul-and detour-roads and mobilization site developments may be subject to Department of the regulatory requirements and may have an impact on a Department of the Army project.

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Please contact Mr. Robert Heffner, of our Regulatory Branch by telephone at (504) 8621288, or bye-mail at [email protected] for questions concerning wetlands determinations or need for on-site evaluations. Questions concerning regulatory permit requirements may be addressed to Mr. Mike Farabee by telephone at (504) 862-2292 or by email at Michael.V [email protected].

Future correspondence concerning this matter should reference our account number MVN2012-00243-SQ. This will allow us to more easily locate records of previous correspondence, and thus provide a quicker response.

Sincerely,

Karen L. Oberlies Solicitation of Views Manager

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BOBBY ..JINDAL ROBERT ..J. BARHAM

GOVERNOR ~tnt£ of ']fioutstnnn SECRETARY DEPAR'TlY1ENT OF WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES ..JIMMY L. ANTHONY

OFFICE OF WILDLIFE ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Date January 27,2012

Name Laurel Rohrer

Company FEMA

Street Address I Seine Court, 4th floor

City, State, Zip New Orleans, LA 70114

Project HMGP NEMIS 1603-0104 Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Station Reconstruction/Elevation & Hardening

Project ID

Invoice Number 12012712

Personnel of the Habitat Section of the Coastal & Non-Game Resources Division have reviewed the preliminary data for the captioned project. After careful review of our database, no impacts to rare, threatened, or endangered species or critical habitats are anticipated for the proposed project . No state or federal parks, wildlife refuges, scenic streams, or wildlife management areas are known at the specified site within Louisiana's boundaries.

The Louisiana Natural Heritage Program (LNHP) has compiled data on rare, endangered, or otherwise significant plant and animal species, plant communities, and other natural features throughout the state of Louisiana. Heritage reports summarize the existing information known at the time of the request regarding the location in question. The quantity and quality of data collected by the LNHP are dependent on the research and observations of many individuals. In most cases, this information is not the result of comprehensive or site-specific field surveys; many natural areas in Louisiana have not been surveyed. This report does not address the occurrence of wetlands at the site in question. Heritage reports should not be considered final statements on the biological elements or areas being considered, nor should they be substituted for onsite surveys required for environmental assessments. LNHP requires that this office be acknowledged in all reports as the source of all data provided here. If at any time Heritage tracked species are encountered within the project area, please contact the LNHP Data Manager at 225-765-2643. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please call 225-765-2357.

Sincerely,

~~ .Q,- Amity Bass, Coordinator

Natural Heritage Program

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From: Rohrer, Laurel (CTR) Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 12:29 To: '[email protected]' Cc: Holmes, Leschina; Pitts, Melanie Subject: SOV Request ‐ HMGP NEMIS 1603‐0104 Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Station

Reconstruction/Elevation and Hardening Attachments: 1603‐0104 Orleans Parish Sewage Pump Stations USFWS Consultation letter.doc Mr. Bordelon, The Orleans Parish Sewer and Water Board is requesting HMGP funding for the re‐construction/elevation and hardening of eight (8) sewage pump stations. The locations of the proposed project are detailed in the attached scope of work and aerial maps. Please respond within 30 calendar days of the date of this scoping notification. If our office receives no comments at the close of this period, we will assume that your agency does not object to the project as proposed. Comments may be faxed to (504) 762‐2353, emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the attention of Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Department, at the address above.

For questions regarding this matter, please contact Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Specialist at (504) 762‐2205.

Laurel Rohrer, CFM, CHMM, REM (CTR) URS Corporation, Contractor NEPA Environmental Specialist ‐ Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Federal Emergency Management Agency 4th Floor, Room 4049, FEMA Louisiana Recovery Office 1 Seine Court, 4th Floor New Orleans, LA 70114 Office: (504) 762‐2205 Cell: (540) 842‐3300 Fax: (504) 762‐2353 Email: [email protected]

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security DR-1603-LA 1 Seine Court, 4thNew Orleans, LA 70114

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504-762-2000 504-762-2353 (Fax)

January 25, 2012 Mr. Seth Bordelon Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd., Ste. 400 Lafayette, LA 70506 Subject: State of Louisiana Orleans Parish, Louisiana

Orleans Parish Reconstruction/Elevation and Hardening of Eight (8) Sewage Pump Stations NEMIS # 1603-0104 FEMA-1603-DR-LA Dear Mr. Bordelon: FEMA is considering providing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (FEMA-1603/1607-DR-LA). Please review the following project, located at the proposed eight (8) sewage pump station sites, for effects to all federal trust resources. We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days. If we do not receive comments from you within this time period, we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project. If appropriate, FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicant’s obtaining applicable permits from your office. Please contact Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Specialist by phone at (540) 842-3300 (cell) or (504) 762-2205 (office), by mail at 1 Seine Court, 4th

Floor, New Orleans, LA 70114, or by email at [email protected] with any questions.

Sincerely, LeSchina Holmes Lead Environmental Protection Specailist FEMA 1603/1607-DR-LA Attachments: Project Description Photo of a Completed Project for Visual Reference

Project Location Maps

Mr. Bordelon, The proposed project is to elevate and “harden” eight (8) sewage pump station to prevent and/or mitigate future damages from similar conditions that occurred during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Please see the scope of work below. Damage Description: On August 29, 2005, storm surge caused by Hurricane Katrina inundated large portions of Louisiana causing extensive flood and wind damage to structures in Orleans Parish. The elevation of the eight (8) sewage pumping stations would prevent and/or mitigate potential damage from future storms. The eight (8) sewage pump stations are independently operated, but function in a network to provide critical services to critical facilities such as school, public buildings providing government service, fire stations, police stations, hospitals, and well as commercial and residential properties. Scope of Work: The scope of work for the proposed action indicates reconstruction and elevation of the existing pump stations and shall meet the minimal ABFE or BFE requirement as provided on preliminary DFIRMS for Orleans Parish, dated November 13, 2008, whichever is higher. Where possible, elevation to the 500-year flood level to reduce the infiltration of floodwaters and the possibility of submergence of electrical components, pumps and motors during flood and surge events. In addition, mitigation measures include reinforcing the pump stations by hardening structures around electrical components to protect the contents that could damage vital equipment in such events. The pump stations are located at:

Site #

Pumping Station Name Address City Latitude Longitude

1A SPS 8 Corner of North Broad Street & Toulouse Street (Original Location) New Orleans 29.969461 -90.083806

1B SPS 8 Corner of Lafitte Street and North Dorgenois Street (New Location) New Orleans 29.968132 -90.082654

2 Bullard 5501 Bullard Avenue New Orleans 30.037200 -89.953100 3 Dodt 8118 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans 30.013180 -89.991230 4 SPS 6 242 South Solomon Street New Orleans 29.973865 -90.103649 5 Lake Forest 10451 Lake Forest Boulevard New Orleans 30.033570 -89.971160 6 Lawrence 7900 Morrison Road New Orleans 30.034180 -90.001190 7 Plum Orchard 7300 Chef Menteur Highway New Orleans 30.011420 -90.002840 8 Victoria 3620 Victoria Street New Orleans 30.007062 -90.020032

Site specific scopes of work are provided below for each pump station site. Sites 1A and 1B - SPS 8: The scope of work for this pumping station would consist of removal of a portion of the existing 8-inch sewer line and portions of the existing lift station and access structure located at the intersection of Toulouse Street and North Broad Street. The existing pumping station would be demolished. The existing 24-inch gravity sewer would be will be abandoned and backfilled, and portions of the existing 30-inch SFM would also be abandoned and backfilled. This work will require the existing street pavement and curbs to be removed and replaced. A trenchless installation of new gravity sewer line, the limits of which will be determined in the field, would be completed.

The proposed site of the new sewer pump station, which is located at the intersection of North Dorgenois Street and Lafitte Street, is currently filled with construction debris. The contractor shall remove the debris and clear and grub to undisturbed soil. This work will require the existing street pavement and curbs to be removed and replaced at this location as well. The new pump station would be constructed in the center of the lot. The pumping station construction would involve the construction of a new wet well, which would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line under Lafitte Street. A duct bank for new underground sheet would also be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the wet well would also be required. The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and the accessible floor would be elevated 3.5 feet above the ground surface. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. The structure would be accessible from the northwest elevation. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 9.38 feet above mean sea level (msl). The grade at the site varies from 20.47 to 20.73 feet above msl. The elevated floor would be elevated to 24.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 20 feet, 8 inches by 19 feet, 4 inches, not including the access stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 2 - Bullard: Under the Public Assistance (PA) Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of the work this pumping station would require the demolition and removal of the existing pumping station dry well, access structure, top slab, one wall, portion of two walls, and portion of the bottom slab. The excavated site would be backfilled with sand. The existing driveway apron would be removed and replaced. The existing emergency discharge connection would be removed and relocated. The existing elevated electrical platform, existing chain link fence, electrical conduit, discharge piping, and water service line would all be removed. The existing pumping station foundation and wet well would remain. The existing wet well would be rehabilitated. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be constructed northeast of the existing location on the same lot. The pumping station wet well would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line beneath Bullard Avenue. Existing underground transformers along Bullard Avenue would remain in place. The new pumping station would be accessible from the east elevation. The grade at the site is 14.00 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 6.33 feet above msl. The structure would be 21 feet, 4 inches by 18 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 3 - Dodt: The scope of work for this pumping station would involve the removal of the existing water service line, existing wooden fencing, existing overhead power line (by Entergy), the existing pumping station dry well access structure, top slab, and portions of the walls, the existing elevated electrical platform, the existing emergency discharge connection, a portion of the existing discharge piping, and the existing chain link fencing. Underground telephone lines would be relocated. The excavated portions of the existing pump station would be backfilled with sand. The new pump station would be constructed south of the existing pump station. The new pump station would be connected to the subterranean main sewer line located beneath Chef Menteur Highway. The existing wet well would remain and would be rehabilitated. Required sheet piling would be tied into the existing dry well walls.

The exterior of the east wall of the new pumping station would be formed against sheet piling retaining wall and the sheet piling would remain. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the west elevation. The grade at the site is 21.50 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 3.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 25.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 11.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 23 feet, 8 inches by 19 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 41.00 feet above msl. Site 4 - SPS 6: The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of a portion of the existing 24-inch sewer line, a portion of the existing 4-inch water line, the existing wet well, the existing pumping station structure, the existing overhead electrical service (by Entergy), the existing discharge chamber, a portion of the existing 30-inch sewer line, the existing chain link fence, the existing electrical equipment and platform, the existing underground electrical duct bank, the existing service pole, and the existing electrical conduits from the platform to the existing station. This work would require that the existing street pavement, sidewalk, and curb be removed and replaced. The existing drain line would remain in service and would be protected during construction. The construction of the new pumping station would require the construction of a new wet well which would be located under Palmyra Street along the existing subterranean main sewer line. An 8-inch thick driveway would be constructed east of the new pumping station. A new sewer manhole would be required adjacent to the new driveway. The use of sheet piling would be required for the retaining wall as exterior framework for the wall of the pump pit and the new wet well. An electrical access platform would be required, as well a 1-inch copper water line from the new water meter to the new pump station. Required sheeting piling for a retaining wall on the west side of the pumping station and new wet well would remain in place. An access structure for a future “channel monster” grinder would be constructed at the west corner of the new wet well. An additional access structure to the new wet well would be constructed at the south corner of the wet well. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the south elevation. The grade at the site is 17.25 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 6.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 7.13 feet above msl. The structure would be 23 feet, 8 inches by 20 feet, 8 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.30 feet above msl. Site 5 - Lake Forest: Under the PA Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of the existing elevated electrical platform, the existing discharge piping, and the existing pumping station dry well access structure, top slab, three walls (except the common wall to the existing wet well), and a portion of the bottom slab. After demolition, the demolition site would be backfilled with sand. The existing 18-inch sewer main to the subterranean main sewer line under Lake Forest Boulevard would remain in place. The existing 24-inch C.I. Class 25 gravity pipe and existing suction piping would remain in place. The existing electrical conduit and the 0.75-inch copper water service 18 inches below grade would be abandoned in place. The new pumping

station would be constructed at the north corner of the property. The existing station isolation valve sewer manhole, the existing emergency discharge connection, and the existing wet well access would be adjusted to the required grade. The existing pumping station foundation would remain in place. A sheet piling retaining wall would be required around the pumping station. The existing wet well would be rehabilitated. A new 1-inch copper line from the existing water meter to the pumping station would be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the west elevation. The grade at the site is 13.5 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10.5 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 4.43 feet above msl. The structure would be 24 feet, 4 inches by 21 feet, 0 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 6 - Lawrence: Under the PA Program, new equipment was installed on a raised metal platform approximately 3.5 to 4 feet above grade. All original structures and equipment were removed. The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of the existing above ground pumping station access structure, the existing electrical equipment and platform, the existing curb and chain link fencing, the existing gate, and a portion of the existing 18-inch C.I. discharge pipe. The existing pumping station dry well would be abandoned and filled with sand. The existing water line would also be abandoned in place. The existing 8-inch emergency discharge connection would be relocated. The wood fencing at the north end of the property would remain. The new pumping station structure would be constructed north-northwest of the existing platform. The portion of the 18-inch C.I. discharge piping from the existing wet well to Morrison Road would remain in place. The existing wet well would remain in place and would be rehabilitated. A new 1-inch copper line from the existing water meter to the pumping station would be required. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the east elevation. The grade at the site is 13.5 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 10 feet, 8 inches above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 24.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 3.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 24 feet, 4 inches by 21 feet, 0 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 40.11 feet above msl. Site 7 - Plum Orchard: The scope of work for this pumping station includes the removal of the existing service pole, the existing elevated electrical platform and duct bank, a portion of the existing discharge piping, and the existing pumping station dry well access structure, operating level floor, top slab and beams. A portion of the dry well would be demolished. The demolition pits would be backfilled with sand. The existing wet well would remain and would be rehabilitated, which would include the plugging with brick and mortar of the void created in the wet well. The construction of the new pumping station would require installation of 1-inch copper water line from the existing water meter to the new pumping station, installation of chain link fencing, installation of concrete paving, and adjustment of the wet well access to the required grade. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel

conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the north elevation. The grade at the site is 21.0 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 7 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 28.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 12.83 feet above msl. The structure would be 16 feet, 4 inches by 20 feet, 4 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 43.80 feet above msl. Site 8 - Victoria: The scope of work for this pumping station involves the removal of a portion of the existing 12-inch discharge line, the existing sewer manhole and wet well, the existing suction pipes, and the existing electrical equipment and platform. The existing dry well would be rehabilitated as the required wet well. The existing water service line would be abandoned in place and the existing 8-inch sewer line would be relocated. The new pumping station would be constructed on the southwest corner of the existing property. The required 16-inch D.I. sewer line would extend from the rehabilitated wet well to the subterranean main sewer beneath Old Gentilly Road. The exterior south and west walls would be formed against a sheet piling retaining wall. The sheet piling would be tied into the existing dry well walls. The construction of the new pumping station would require installation of 1-inch copper water line from the existing water meter to the new pumping station, installation of chain link fencing, installation of concrete paving, and adjustment of the wet well access to the required grade. New 0.25-inch polyflow bubbler tube with a 2-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit, PVC sump pump discharge lines, and two 1-inch diameter steel threaded air lines from the new pumping station to the existing wet well would also be required. The new pumping station would be accessible from the north elevation. The grade at the site is 22.0 feet above mean sea level (msl). The new pump station would be constructed of CMU walls and accessible floor would be elevated 6 feet above the ground surface to an elevation of approximately 28.00 feet above msl. All equipment that is required to be elevated would be installed on this floor. Submersible pump equipment would be installed beneath the elevated floor and would be submerged to a total depth of 12.00 feet above msl. The structure would be 21 feet, 0 inches by 18 feet, 4 inches, not including the stairs and the concrete access platform. The top of the structure truss would be at 43.94 feet above msl. FEMA will be preparing an environmental assessment for the proposed project. The proposed action will be considered a "connected action" and the entire construction process will be considered for EHP review.

This photo depicts the generalized appearance of the pump station that will be constructed at each location: Proposed Final Construction Appearance (Lamb Facility)

The attached Figures depict overall views of the site locations and site specific views of each location. Overall Views of the Site Locations in Orleans Parish

Site Specific Site Locations Site 1A and 1B - SPS 8 Existing (1A) and Proposed New Location (1B)

Site 2 - Bullard

Site 3- Dodt

Site 4 - SPS 6

Site 5 - Lake Forest

Site 6 - Lawrence

Site 7 - Plum Orchard

Site 8 - Victoria

U.S. Department of Homeland Security DR-1603-LA I Seine Court, 4th FloorFEMA New Orleans, LA 70 I 14 504-762-2000 504-762-2353 (Fax)

January 25, 2012

Mr. Seth Bordelon Fish and Wildlife Biologist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 646 Cajundome Blvd., Ste. 400 Lafayette, LA 70506

Subject: State of Louisiana Orleans Parish, Louisiana Orleans Parish Reconstruction/Elevation and Hardening of Eight (8) Sewage Pump Stations NEMIS# 1603-0104 FEMA-1603-DR-LA

Dear Mr. Bordelon:

FEMA is considering providing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding for the attached project in relation to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (FEMA-1603/ 1607-DR-LA). Please review the following project, located at the proposed eight (8) sewage pump station sites, for effects to all federal trust resources. We would appreciate your comments on this project within thirty days . Ifwe do not receive comments from you within this time period, we will assume that you have no concerns or issues with the proposed project. If appropriate, FEMA will condition funding approval or funding continuance based on the applicant's obtaining applicable permits from your office.

Please contact Laurel Rohrer, Environmental Specialist by phone at (540) 842-3300 (cell) or (504) 762-2205 (office), by mail at I Seine Court, 4th Floor, New Orleans. LA 70114, or by email at [email protected] with any questions.

Sincerely,

LeSchina Holmes Lead Environmental Protection Specailist FEMA 1603/ 1607-DR-LA

Attachments: Project Description Photo of a Completed Project for Visual Reference Project Location Maps

This project has been reviewed for effects to Federal trust resources under r Juri diction and currenlly protected by the Endangered Sp les Act of 1973 (Act). The project, as proposed, ( Will have no effect on those resources ( ) Is not likely 10 adversely affect those resources.

Is finding fulfills the requlremen der SectIon 7(a)

Acting Supervisor Louisia.na Field OHice U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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66-136 DefinitionsThe following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meaningsascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:A-weighted sound pressure level means the sound pressure level as measured on an ANSI-SI.4-1971 Type 1 or Type 2 sound level meter using the A-weighted network. It is the approximatenoise level as heard by the human ear, measured in decibels, and denoted as dBA.Ambient noise level means the sound pressure level of the all encompassing noise associatedwith a given environment, being usually a composite of sounds from many sources andexcluding the specific noise under investigation; also the A-weighted, sound pressure levelexceeded 90 percent of the time (L90).Business and commercial district includes the following districts from the comprehensive zoningordinance (Article 5, Sections 8 through 13 and Sections 22 and 27): RO, general office district;B1 and B2, neighborhood business district, SC, shopping center district, C1 and C2, generalcommercial district, and CBD1 through CBD8, central business district.Construction means any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repairs, alterations, orsimilar action, for or of public or private rights-of-way, structures, utilities, or similar property.Daytime hours means 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.weekends, unless otherwise stated in this article.Decibel means logarithmic unit of measure used in describing the relative intensity of sound;denoted as dB.Demolition means any dismantlings, intentional destruction or removal of structures, utilities,public or private rights-of-way surfaces, or similar property.Domestic power tools means power tools used for the purpose of completing hobby projects,home improvements projects, and any other projects which are not used or sold for profit.Emergency means any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or eminent physicaltrauma or property damage which demands immediate action.Emergency vehicles means authorized publicly or privately owned ambulances, or motorvehicles belonging to a fire or police department, or to any federal, state, parish or municipalagency provided such vehicles are in use as emergency vehicles by one authorized to use suchvehicles for that purpose.Industrial area includes the following districts from the comprehensive zoning ordinance (Article5, Sections 14 through 16): SI-special industrial district, LI-light industrial district, HI-heavyindustrial district and BIP-business-industrial park district.L10 means the A-weighted sound pressure level which is exceeded ten percent of the time periodduring which the measurement is made.L90 means the A-weighted sound pressure level which is exceeded 90 percent of the time periodduring which the measurement is made.Lmax means the maximum A-weighted sound level allowed.Land use category means the classification of an area, usually by zoning districts, such asresidential, industrial, commercial or public space, according to its use. Any area not otherwiseclassified shall be considered a commercial area. In case of multiple use, the more restrictive usecategory shall apply.

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Motor vehicle means any vehicle or machine having two or more wheels, propelled or drawn bymechanical power and used on the public roads and highways in the transportation of passengersor property; or any combination thereof, which is required to be licensed but does not includevehicles, locomotives or cars operated exclusively on rail or rails.Multiple-family dwelling means a building or other shelter that is used to house three or morefamilies.Nighttime hours means 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. weekdays, 10:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.weekends, unless otherwise stated in this article.Noise means any sound which exceeds the maximum permissible sound levels by land usecategories as given in section 66-202, Table 1.Noise sensitive area means posted, designated quiet zones.Power equipment means any machine, tool, or similar device driven or operated by a motor.Powered model vehicle means any self-propelled airborne, waterborne, or landborne modelplane, model vessel or model vehicle which is not designed to carry persons, including but notlimited to, any model airplane, boat, car, or rocket.Property boundary means an imaginary line at the ground surface and its vertical extensionwhich separates the immovable property owned or inhabited by one person from that owned orinhabited by another person.Public right-of-way means any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk, alley or similarplace normally accessible to the public which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity.Residential area includes the following districts from the comprehensive zoning ordinance(Article 5, Sections 1 through 7 and Sections 22 and 23): RS1 and RS2, single family districts,RD1 and RD3, two-family districts, RM1 to RM4, multiple-family districts, MS, medicalservices districts, P, park and recreation district, and NU, nonurban district.St. Louis Cathedral noise buffer zone shall be defined as an area around St. Louis Cathedralbounded by and including St. Peter Street from the Chartres Street Mall to Cabildo Alley,Cabildo Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Pirates Alley, St. Ann Street from a line parallel to CabildoAlley to the Chartres Street Mall and the Chartres Street Mall to a line parallel with the fence linein Jackson Square.Sound amplifying equipment means any equipment, machine, or device used for the soundamplification of the human voice, music, or any other sound.Sound level means in decibels, the A-weighted sound pressure level obtained by use of a soundlevel meter as specified in American National Standards Institute (SI.13-1971, R1976).Sound level meter means an instrument for measuring sound, including a microphone, amplifier,output meter, and weighting network that is sensitive to pressure fluctuations.Special historic districts are regulated by the following districts from the comprehensive zoningordinance (Article 5, Sections 18 through 21): Special historic district/Vieux Carre residential(SHD/VCR), VCR1 and VCR2; special historic district/Vieux Carre entertainment (SHD/VCE),VCE; special historic district/Vieux Carre commercial (SHD/VCC), VCC1, VCC2, and VCS;special historic district/historic Marigny residential (SHD/HMR), HMR1 to HMR3; specialhistoric district/historic Marigny commercial (SHD/HMC), HMC and HMC2.

Sec. 66-137. - Administration.(a) The noise control program required by this article shall be administered by the director of thedepartment of health and the superintendent of the department of police. In order to implementand enforce this article, and for the general purpose of noise abatement and control, the duly

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appointed and authorized representative of the department of health or the department of policeshall have the power to:(1) Perform noise monitoring on any public place or on receiving property.(2) Make necessary inspections and tests.(3) Execute other necessary action, including variance and permit review, and institute necessaryproceedings to prosecute or enjoin violators of the noise control ordinance.(b) All other city agencies and departments shall, to the fullest extent consistent with theirauthority, carry out their programs in such a manner as to further the policy of this article.

Sec. 66-138. - Exemptions from Table 1.The following are exempt from the sound level limits of Table 1:(1) Domestic power tools, lawn mowers and agricultural equipment, between the hours of 7:00a.m. and 10:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekends.(2) Noises resulting from any authorized emergency vehicles when responding to an emergency.(3) Safety signals and alarm devices, storm warning sirens or horns, and the authorized testing ofsuch equipment.(4) Noises made during a parade or concert sponsored by the city, or for which a permit has beengranted by the city.(5) Any noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration, for which a special permit hasbeen granted by the city.(6) Noises from nonamplified church bells and chimes.(7) Noises from construction and demolition activities for which a building permit has beenissued by the department of safety and permits are exempt from Table 1 between the hours of7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except in those areas zoned as RS, RD, or RM residential districts.Construction and/or demolition activities shall not begin before 7:00 a.m. or continue after 6:00p.m. in areas zoned as RS, RD, or RM residential districts, or within 300 feet of such residentialdistricts. Mufflers on construction equipment shall be maintained.(8) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (7) of this section or any other provision of thisCode to the contrary, pile driving activities in the area bounded by Canal Street, North GayosoStreet, Bienville Avenue, and North White Street shall be and are permitted to be conducted onlybetween the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but shall be and arepermitted to be conducted between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.(9) Interstate railway locomotives and cars.(10) Installation and maintenance of public and private utilities.(11) Mosquito control ground-spraying operations.(12) Street cars.(13) Any outdoor evangelistic endeavor conducted by a bona fide, tax-exempt religiousorganization or by a duly authorized representative thereof.(14) Jazz funerals.(15) Golf course lawn and maintenance activities at legally permitted golf courses on Mondaysthrough Saturdays, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Sec. 66-139. - Miscellaneous exemptions.The following are exempted from the provisions of section 66-203:(1) Noises made during a parade or concert sponsored by the city, or for which a permit has beengranted by the city.

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(2) Any noise resulting from activities of a temporary duration, for which a special permit hasbeen granted pursuant to this article, and which conforms to the limits and conditions statedthereon.(3) Any outdoor evangelistic endeavor conducted by a bona fide, tax exempt religiousorganization or by a duly authorized representative thereof, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and10:00 p.m.(4) Jazz funerals.

Sec. 66-140. - Penalties.Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall be deemed guilty of amisdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in an amount not to exceed thatauthorized by applicable state law, or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding 90 days, or byboth such fine and imprisonment. Each day such violation is committed or permitted to continueshall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.

Sec. 66-141. - Violations; additional remedies; injunctions.As an additional remedy, the operation or maintenance of any business, device, instrument,vehicle, or machinery in violation of any provision of this article, or which operation ormaintenance exceeds the limitations of this article may be subject to abatement summarily by arestraining order or injunction issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

66-176 Temporary Permits(a) The director may grant a temporary permit which allows noncompliance with the limitationsprescribed in this article for the purpose of sound activities of short duration.(b) Permits shall be granted upon application, at a cost of $20.00, provided an investigationassures that the permit will not result in a condition injurious to health or safety.(c) The following factors shall be considered, in the initial investigation, in order to determinewhether granting the permit will result in a condition injurious to health or safety:(1) Distance of proposed activities from a residential zone.(2) Number of amplification devices, if any, to be used in the proposed activities.(3) Sound level of amplification devices.(4) Anticipated direction of amplification devices.(5) Anticipated duration of proposed activities.(6) Whether the activity will be held within or outside of a structure.(7) Any other considerations deemed necessary by the director of the department of health.(d) Upon a determination that the granting of a permit will not result in a condition injurious tohealth or safety, the permit shall be issued by noise control enforcement personnel specifyingplace, duration, and any restrictions appropriate to the proposed site of the activities.(e) Permits must be displayed and available for review by police officers or department of healthofficials upon request.(f) Issued permits will be surrendered to any city police officer or city health official uponrequest when the restrictions of the permit have been violated.(g) Reapplication for a permit may be denied upon evidence of a complaint by a resident in thelocality of the permitted activity or if an applicant has in the past been required to surrender apermit as described in subsection (f) of this section.

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(h) This section shall not apply to any person who has been granted a variance as prescribed bysection 66-177(i) A permit may be issued for mor

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